Question

I have checked for worms and the GP has given me
Diflucan 50mg for
seven days, but this has not stopped it.

Was this dose strong enough or could it be anything else?

Answer

Well, there are many possible causes actually and you've already
checked out two of them.

The only way to know if it is
thrush is to have a swab taken and
sent to the lab – was this done? If not, then ask for one now. This should pick
up any other potential infection.

Many times though, this problem is not related to infection.

Commonly it can relate to one of two problems –
piles – have you, or
have you ever had, haemorrhoids?

If you do, then having them dealt with will solve the itch
problem.

The other one is due to emotions and is called pruritis ani.
Are you aware of being under pressure or
stress? Are you
worried or upset about something?

If you think you are not carrying any emotional burdens then
this is probably not the answer – however, if you are then dealing with the
psychological issues will allow the skin around the anus to heal and take away
the itch.

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